Virat Kohli makes HISTORY, surpasses Kumar Sangakkara to become...

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Virat Kohli makes HISTORY, let's dive into this photo collection to find out about the massive milestone he achieved during the 1st ODI against New Zealand.

Last updated on - January 11, 2026, 9:33 PM IST

By Sruti Thakur

Virat Kohli added another milestone to his legendary career

Virat Kohli added another milestone to his legendary career, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar in a rare feat during the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara.

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Kohli came to the crease following Rohit Sharma's dismissal

Kohli came to the crease following Rohit Sharma’s dismissal and looked in an impressive form from the start, striking six boundaries in quick succession to demonstrate his excellent form.

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Kohli needed just 25 runs to become the fastest batter to reach 28,000 international runs

Kohli needed just 25 runs to become the fastest batter to reach 28,000 international runs, achieving the milestone in fewer than 630 innings

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Virat Kohli joins 28,000 international runs club

Kohli reached the landmark with a powerful boundary off Adithya Ashok on his 19th delivery and became the third player, after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara, to score 28,000 or more runs in international cricket.

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Kohli fastest to 28,000 runs, achieves feat in fewer innings

Tendulkar achieved the milestone in 644 innings, while Sangakkara took 666 innings. Kohli took 624 innings, to score 28,000 runs, which includes 84 centuries.

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Kohli also surpassed Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs

Kohli also surpassed Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs. Sangakkara scored a total of 28,016 runs in 666 innings, which includes 63 centuries and 153 fifties, while Tendulkar remains the leading scorer with 34,357 runs, which features 100 centuries and 164 fifties.

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Kohli needs 17 more centuries to surpass Tendulkar's 100 century record

Kohli needs 17 more centuries over just 30-plus ODI matches if India reach the final to surpass Tendulkar's century record.

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Virat Kohli missed his well-deserved century in first ODI vs NZ

Kohli was nearing his 85th international century but fell short, getting caught by New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell off a delivery from Kyle Jamieson.

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